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A contract dispute has left Xfinity subscribers without WXYZ — Channel 7.
Xfinity subscribers who tuned into Channel 7 saw this message: “This station is unavailable.”
"Our contract with Scripps, the owner of this channel, has expired," Xfinity posted in a message on screen. "Scripps has refused our reasonable offers, and their demands would significantly increase the price you pay. Thank you for your patience as we work to keep your channels affordable."
Scripps issued a statement:
"Scripps has been negotiating in good faith to reach an agreement that reflects this value and is fair for both parties and viewers. We hope Comcast recognizes the critical value we play for our communities and restores our stations' signals so we can continue to serve their customers. Until then, Xfinity customers can still find our local news and sports programming for free over-the-air, on our station websites, streaming apps and on other locally available cable and satellite providers."
